The Bishop of Winchester Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 February 2023

Leaders have high expectations of pupils at The Bishop of Winchester Academy. Pupils behave well in lessons. They learn to read, write and speak well. Pupils remember what they have learned and make links between different subjects because teachers understand how pupils learn best. Pupils benefit from leaders' and teachers' belief in the school's motto, 'Have the courage to be wise'. Parents appreciate teachers' commitment to their child's learning, as reflected in the comment, 'All of the teachers who teach/have taught my sons have gone above and beyond for my children to achieve.' Pupils at the school benefit from an impressive range of extra-curricular activities. Leaders prioritise wider opportunities alongside achievement in public examinations so that their pupils 'live life to the full'. Pupils learn about how to stay safe and healthy. They understand the behaviour expected of a 'Bishop Student', known as the school's 'Learning Apps'. These underpin the school's Christian ethos. Bullying is not common, but some pupils are not confident that all teachers deal with it effectively. Pupils do not always tell someone when it happens. Leaders have started to improve this.

What the school should improve

• The provision for a small number of pupils with complex needs is not always well coordinated. Current systems for checking on quality and impact lack precision. This means that leaders do not always know what works well for these pupils. Leaders must make sure they check on the quality and impact of provision to ensure these pupils achieve well.
• Leaders, including those responsible for governance, do not always communicate effectively with pupils and parents. This means that pupils and parents do not always understand the actions of leaders. Leaders, including governors, need to ensure they engage with, and communicate more effectively with, parents and pupils alike.

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